DATE: Saturday, January 17, 2026
LOCATION: Emory, VA | Emory & Henry University
SCORE: Fork Union 12, Emory & Henry 13 (OT)
RECORD: 17–2
SHORT STORY: Fork Union Military Academy's Postgraduate Lacrosse team dropped a hard-fought 13–12 overtime decision to NCAA Division II opponent Emory & Henry University on Saturday afternoon in Emory, Virginia. The squad battled for more than 60 minutes, overcoming two separate three-goal deficits and holding a one-goal lead with under two minutes remaining in regulation before Emory & Henry forced overtime and netted the game-winner.
QUOTE: "Our team competed at a very high level for more than 60 minutes and showed tremendous grit and resiliency," said head coach Chris Panos. "We battled back from two different three-goal deficits and put ourselves in position to win late. We had multiple opportunities in both regulation and overtime and generated quality chances, but we weren't able to convert. We'll learn from this, review the film, and refocus as we prepare for our next road test."
KEY PERFORMERS:
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Ellijah Pawluk-Zacharias: 3 goals, 2 assists, 3 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
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Danny Gardill: 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
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Nate Wiens: 3 goals, 2 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
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Ryan Calligaro: 1 goal, 4 assists, 3 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
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Kaia Pierce: 1 goal, 2 ground balls, 4 caused turnovers
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Mason Simle: 6 saves
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Darien Sherwood: 5 saves
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Sam Maxin: 6 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
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Landon Lofters: 3 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
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Reymar Hare: 3 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
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David Crumback: 5 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers
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Ellery Alexander: 4 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
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Adam Rotunda: 1 assist, 6 ground balls, 2 caused turnovers
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William Jordan: 1 assist, 3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers
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Tim Beach: 75% faceoffs, 2 ground balls, 1 caused turnover
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Malachai Binder: 50% faceoffs, 1 goal, 3 ground balls
UP NEXT: Fork Union returns to action on Saturday, January 31, traveling to Raleigh, North Carolina, to face William Peace University in a 6:00 p.m. matchup.
